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Turkish Police Detain 11 Suspects in Bitcoin Theft Case
The cybercrime unit of the Turkish police has detained 11 people suspected of hacking into emails, user accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. The operation was launched after law enforcement received a number of complaints from victims who lost digital cash. дальше »
2018-11-4 06:55 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Accuse Bitcoin’s “First Felon” Of Asset Theft
The Winklevoss Twins have long been prominent in the cryptocurrency space. Their most notable contributions have been the Gemini exchange and its dollar-backed Gemini Dollar (GUSD) stablecoin. дальше »
2018-11-4 21:41 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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PR: Optherium Launches a Global Finance Blockchain Infrastructure
Traditional fiat institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges alike have been troubled by theft, slow transaction speeds and data security. For crypto holders, a lack of asset usability with existing solutions has caused widespread annoyance and kept potential adopters away. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:30 | |
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Binance Freezes Funds on Multiple Accounts with Dubious Crypto Exchange
Binance has frozen multiple accounts associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Wex, citing money laundering concerns. The CEO of Binance went on Twitter recently to announce the freezing of multiple accounts owned by Wex, claiming that Binance will cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible should a criminal investigation result from alleged money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:47 | |
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Canadian Crypto Exchange MapleChange’s Alleged Theft Spurs Rumors of Exit Strategy Scam
Canadian Crypto Exchange Experiences Alleged Theft, Spurring Rumors of Potential Exit Strategy Instead MapleChange is one of the latest cryptocurrency exchanges to come from Canada, but they recently experienced a loss of their funding, which allegedly included 913 Bitcoin, which was valued at $5. дальше »
2018-10-30 04:30 | |
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Rumors of Exit Scam Swirl as Maplechange Loses Funds in Hack
Maplechange, a small Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, has ceased operations following the purported theft of all the funds it was holding. Despite promises of an investigation into the matter, many have accused the exchange of attempting to stage an exit scam. дальше »
2018-10-29 18:50 | |
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Australian Women Steals almost Half a Million Ripple XRP
In a report published October 25, 2018, police in New South Wales announced the arrest of a woman responsible for stealing more than $450,000 worth of XRP. Theft Details The woman was caught after the assembly of a new task force called Strike Force Rostrevor that was established in January to investigate the sudden loss of the victims Ripple tokens. дальше »
2018-10-27 09:00 | |
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FBI is Looking Into Call Of Duty Gamers Suspected of Running Crypto Theft Ring
On October 22, 2018, The Chicago Sun Times revealed the findings of unsealed court documents which detailed an FBI investigation into a ring of suspected cryptojackers. The alleged ring is comprised of a group of online gamers who met while playing the popular video game Call of Duty. дальше »
2018-10-27 23:00 | |
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Top Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto News For Today October 23 [VIDEO]
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2018-10-24 02:12 | |
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World’s Biggest Banks Helped Clients Steal $63 Billion in Taxes in Europe
Europe’s top banks allegedly helped wealthy clients across the continent steal 55 billion euros ($63 billion) from multiple governments by making tax reclaims to which they were not entitled, an investigation has revealed. дальше »
2018-10-21 09:10 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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Ripple Explains How Japan Dominates the Digital Asset Market
Japan has remained at the forefront of digital currency innovation. One of the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, Mt Gox, was based in Japan. However, after the $460-million Bitcoin theft and bankruptcy filing by the exchange in 2014, Japan didn’t immediately grow defensive. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:09 | |
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The Case for Digital Asset Regulation Part 1: How Regulation Helped Make Japan the Leading Digital Asset Market
In 2014, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchanges, Mt Gox, filed for bankruptcy after the theft of more than $460m of Bitcoins. With investors losing such a large amount of money, the nascent digital asset market looked under threat. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:08 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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Cryptocurrency Theft Hits Nearly $1 Billion in First Nine Months
Theft of cryptocurrencies through the hacking of exchanges and trading platforms soared to $927 million in the first nine months of the year. Reuters reported on October 10, 2018, that this figure is up nearly 250 percent from the level seen in 2017, according to a report from U. дальше »
2018-10-12 03:00 | |
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Bitcoin Miner Imprisoned for Stealing Power from Trains
A Chinese bitcoin miner from Shanxi province has been jailed after admitting to the theft of 104,000 yuan ($15,000) worth of electricity from a train network. Cheap Day Return Obviously, stealing that much power would take an awful lot of train travel. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:00 | |
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Pigeoncoin Hacked for $15,000: May be a Warning Sign for Other Bitcoin Forks
A minor altcoin called Pigeoncoin has suffered a small-scale attack resulting in the theft of 235 million PGN tokens, worth approximately $15,000. Some have mocked the attacker’s modest gains, with ZDNet wryly headlining the story “Hacker wastes entire day only to make $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-9 01:36 | |
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Four Steps for Total Crypto Security
When it comes to keeping your crypto safe from outside theft or harm, plenty can be done. You wouldn’t leave your wallet out in public unattended. You wouldn’t leave your car in a lot with the keys in the ignition – so why trust that your digital currency is any safer? Secure your PC, yourself […] Four Steps for Total Crypto Security was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-25 17:39 | |
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Japanese Exchange Zaif Hit With Third Improvement Order, Revises Hack Estimate
Japan’s top financial regulator has issued hacked crypto exchange Zaif a third business improvement order. The exchange has revised its theft estimate, after discovering that 42,327 BCH were also stolen in addition to 5,966 BTC. дальше »
2018-9-26 15:45 | |
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Japan’s Crypto Theft Rose Sharply in First 6 Months, Most Cases Due to Inadequate Password Strength
A recent study revealed that hackers are now increasingly targeting users of digital exchange platforms and the crypto exchanges themselves. But while the noted increase in crypto-related cyberattacks is global in trend, one of the hardest hit markets is probably Japan. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:14 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Five Major Banks Penalized in State Funds Theft Case in Kenya
Kenya’s central bank has penalized five major commercial banks for handling stolen state funds in the corruption scandal involving the country’s National Youth Service and Ministry of Devolution and Planning. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:30 | |
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Lightning Labs Releases Redesigned and Optimized Desktop App
An alpha version of the new Lightning desktop app has been released. The application includes a redesigned and optimized backend for light clients, as well as a simplified interface for users with little to no cryptocurrency experience. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:22 | |
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India Small Town Layman Falls For A Conman: First MLM, Then Wallet Theft
The growing incidence of bitcoin multi-level marketing (MLM) scams in countries like India is a two-pronged wake-up call. First, has a small town investor become more gullible than ever? Second, and more scary, is bitcoin – with all its complexity and novelty mixed with explosive growth – making it easy for vampires to confuse newborns? […] The post India Small Town Layman Falls For A Conman: First MLM, Then Wallet Theft appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-11 08:45 | |
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Iceland’s ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’: Suspects Charged With Over $2M in Stolen Mining Rigs
Police in Iceland charged seven individuals for conspiracy, burglary, and theft for stealing from the region’s mining facilities. Iceland prosecutors are charging the suspects with over $871,000 in stolen goods, but the group of individuals are also being sued for $1. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:15 | |
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Lightning Ramp and Casa Join Hands to Develop the Casa Lightning Node
The team behind Lightning Ramp, a system that provides customers with faster bitcoin payments, has joined forces with Casa, a “be-your-own-bank” product that provides users with a multi-signature, multi-hardware device and multi-location wallet designed, to offer top-notch security against attacks and theft. дальше »
2018-9-6 00:14 | |
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Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Gets Delisted By Bittrex Crypto Exchange Due To $18 Million Hack
Bittrex Exchange Removes Bitcoin Gold From Their Exchange Among cryptocurrency startup companies, the risk of theft, extortion, or major attack is very significant. The cryptocurrency community has always been especially susceptible to crime, because of the prevalence of technology-minded hackers in the markets, as well as the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general. For these […] дальше »
2018-9-4 13:37 | |
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Another Sim Swapper Caught In The Act As BTC Is Used To Buy Audi R8
Police in California have arrested 19-year of Xzavyer Narvaez on suspicion of fraud and grand theft through allegations that Narvaez had been carrying out sim-swapping attacks in order to gain illicit access to people’s Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:30 | |
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China: Bitcoin Heist Attackers Steal $87 Million, Country’s Largest Crypto-Theft
Chinese police have arrested three men in connection with a massive $87 million theft worth of Bitcoin after suspicions of the trio’s hacking into local computer networks came to light, according to local news outlet SCMP. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:00 | |
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Three Chinese Men In Custody Over $87M Cryptocurrency Theft
Police in China has detained three men suspected of pulling the country’s biggest ever cryptocurrency heist — worth 600 million yuan ($87 million). Theft is China’s Biggest: Reports As multiple outlets report quoting local news publication Huashang News on August 19, authorities concluded an investigation spanning almost six months into three men who allegedly hacked a computer for Bitcoin and Ether. дальше »
2018-8-20 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Security-Enhanced Bitcoin Payment System
U. S. -based digital currency exchange Coinbase has filed a patent on a new Bitcoin payment system designed to make cryptocurrency payments safer. The new platform will provide an added layer of security for users’ keys and allow them to make Bitcoin payments directly from their digital wallets. дальше »
2018-8-18 00:52 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00 | |
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AT&T Sued for $224 Million for Negligence In Case of Cryptocurrency Theft
Reports of cryptocurrency thefts have been no stranger to our news feeds of late. In one of the latest cases, the investor is suing his cellphone provider. After having reportedly lost $24 million in digital coins, the investor is suing AT&T for a whopping $224 million citing negligence. дальше »
2018-8-17 17:42 | |
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Cold Storage Coins CEO: This Is Easiest Way To Own Physical Bitcoin
Even though cryptocurrency investments offer exciting profit opportunities, many people just don't have the risk tolerance to handle high volatility, numerous theft cases, computer code bugs, and human errors. дальше »
2018-8-12 02:00 | |
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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut
A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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Mt Gox Creditors Continue Their Fight for Lost Assets
The leading crypto exchange lost its status in February 2014 and turned into a bankrupt because of the 744,000 Bitcoin theft. The creditors do not lose hope to get their money back. The petition to reclaim the lost funds was started in November 2017, but the first repayments are expected in summer 2019. дальше »
2018-8-4 00:54 | |
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On a Path to Recovery: Bithumb Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals
Following a disastrous security breach in June that led to losses of more than $30 million, Korean cryptocurrency exchange giant Bithumb has announced that it is set to resume deposit and withdrawal services on its platform. дальше »
2018-8-4 21:48 | |
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